From: Michael Butler (mbutler@ocv1.ocv.com)
Date: Mon Dec 16 1996 - 12:12:44 MST
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While I'm all in favor of tuning up this definition, I caution against
trying for a pseudo-precision. It's not a scientific measure. Its a metaphor
the the kinds of things we value, and for the overcoming of human limits in
a perpetual process of improvement.
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I agreee completely re: pseudoprecision. This way to the E-meter,
please. :)
"Metaphor"? Umm, I'm not sure that's right. Rule of thumb, perhaps?
Hmm. Is there a convenient shorthand label for "something I can
evaluate but can't put on a pan balance"? How about _heuristic_?
One of my favorite rules of thumb is that "effort moves toward what
is measured--even (*especially*) when one is not conscious of the
measuring process". And of course, all measures are only estimates.
MMB, at but not for OCC
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